| reliability | (noun) the quality of being dependable or reliable | Synonyms: dependability, dependableness, reliableness |
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| reliable | (adjective) worthy of reliance or trust | Synonyms: dependable |
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| (adjective) conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief | Synonyms: authentic |
| (adjective) worthy of being depended on | Synonyms: dependable, honest, true |
| reliableness | (noun) the quality of being dependable or reliable | Synonyms: dependability, dependableness, reliability |
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| reliably | (adverb) in a faithful manner | Synonyms: dependably, faithfully |
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| reliance | (noun) certainty based on past experience | Synonyms: trust |
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| (noun) the state of relying on something | - |
| reliant | (adjective) relying on another for support | - |
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| relic | (noun) an antiquity that has survived from the distant past | - |
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| (noun) something of sentimental value | Synonyms: keepsake, souvenir, token |
| relict | (noun) geological feature that is a remnant of a pre-existing formation after other parts have disappeared | - |
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| (noun) an organism or species surviving as a remnant of an otherwise extinct flora or fauna in an environment much changed from that in which it originated | - |
| relief | (noun) aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped | - |
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| (noun) the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) | Synonyms: alleviation, easement, easing |
| (noun) assistance in time of difficulty | Synonyms: ministration, succor, succour |
| (noun) the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged | - |
| (noun) sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background | Synonyms: embossment, relievo, rilievo, sculptural relief |
| (noun) a change for the better | Synonyms: easing, moderation |
| (noun) the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | Synonyms: alleviation, assuagement |
| (noun) someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) | Synonyms: backup, backup man, fill-in, reliever, stand-in, substitute |
| (noun) (law) redress awarded by a court | - |
| (noun) the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) | Synonyms: ease |
| (noun) a pause for relaxation | Synonyms: respite, rest, rest period |
| relieve | (verb) provide physical relief, as from pain | Synonyms: alleviate, assuage, palliate |
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| (verb) provide relief for | Synonyms: remedy |
| (verb) alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive | Synonyms: lighten |
| (verb) relieve oneself of troubling information | Synonyms: unbosom |
| (verb) grant exemption or release to | Synonyms: excuse, exempt, let off |
| (verb) lessen the intensity of or calm | Synonyms: allay, ease, still |
| (verb) take by stealing | - |
| (verb) free from a burden, evil, or distress | - |
| (verb) save from ruin, destruction, or harm | Synonyms: salvage, salve, save |
| (verb) free someone temporarily from his or her obligations | Synonyms: take over |
| (verb) grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to | Synonyms: exempt, free |
| relieved | (adjective) (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear | Synonyms: alleviated, eased |
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| (adjective) extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary | Synonyms: jutting, projected, projecting, protruding, sticking, sticking out |
| reliever | (noun) a pitcher who does not start the game | Synonyms: fireman, relief pitcher |
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| (noun) someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) | Synonyms: backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, stand-in, substitute |
| (noun) a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies | Synonyms: allayer, comforter |
| relievo | (noun) sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background | Synonyms: embossment, relief, rilievo, sculptural relief |
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| religion | (noun) a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny | Synonyms: faith, religious belief |
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| (noun) an institution to express belief in a divine power | Synonyms: faith, organized religion |
| religionism | (noun) exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal | Synonyms: pietism, religiosity, religiousism |
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| (noun) exaggerated religious zealotry | - |
| religionist | (noun) a person addicted to religion or a religious zealot | - |
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| religiosity | (noun) exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal | Synonyms: pietism, religionism, religiousism |
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| religious | (adjective) having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity | - |
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| (adjective) of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows | - |
| (adjective) concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church | Synonyms: spiritual |
| (adjective) extremely scrupulous and conscientious | - |
| (noun) a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience | - |
| religiousism | (noun) exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal | Synonyms: pietism, religionism, religiosity |
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| religiously | (adverb) by religion | Synonyms: sacredly |
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| (adverb) with extreme conscientiousness | Synonyms: conscientiously, scrupulously |
| religiousness | (noun) piety by virtue of being devout | Synonyms: devoutness |
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| (noun) the quality of being extremely conscientious | - |
| reline | (verb) put new lines on | - |
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| (verb) provide with a new lining | - |
| relinquish | (verb) release, as from one's grip | Synonyms: let go, let go of, release |
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| (verb) turn away from; give up | Synonyms: foreswear, quit, renounce |
| (verb) part with a possession or right | Synonyms: free, give up, release, resign |
| (verb) do without or cease to hold or adhere to | Synonyms: dispense with, forego, foreswear, forgo, waive |
| relinquished | (adjective) that has been withdrawn or retreated from | - |
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| relinquishing | (noun) the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. | Synonyms: relinquishment |
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| (noun) a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. | Synonyms: relinquishment |
| relinquishment | (noun) the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. | Synonyms: relinquishing |
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| (noun) a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. | Synonyms: relinquishing |
| reliquary | (noun) a container where religious relics are stored or displayed (especially relics of saints) | - |
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| relish | (noun) the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth | Synonyms: flavor, flavour, nip, sapidity, savor, savour, smack, tang |
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| (noun) vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment | Synonyms: gusto, zest, zestfulness |
| (noun) spicy or savory condiment | - |
| (verb) derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | Synonyms: bask, enjoy, savor, savour |
| relishing | (noun) taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality | Synonyms: degustation, savoring, savouring, tasting |
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| relistening | (noun) the act of hearing again | Synonyms: rehearing |
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| relive | (verb) experience again, often in the imagination | Synonyms: live over |
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| reliving | (noun) a recurrence of a prior experience | Synonyms: re-experiencing |
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